WASHINGTON — The Statue of Liberty will reopen by July Fourth, the US Interior Department announced yesterday.

Liberty Island has been closed since Hurricane Sandy struck in October, causing the loss of 400 jobs and hurting the city’s tourism trade.

“Lady Liberty was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, but just like New York, she’ll be back stronger than ever,” said Sen. Charles Schumer, who pushed for the reopening.

The storm took out much of the infrastructure on the island.